The Executor Conundrum
Does the executor of an estate always have to be a family member? Are there other options?
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Aug 25, 2023
What Is a Doula?
What is a doula? How can a doula help older adults? Katlyn Clifton, a Gerontologist in Sumner County, explains.
May 26, 2023
When Home is No Longer the Best Option
If a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, is it possible for them to live out their years in their current home?
Apr 3, 2023
Choosing Your Financial Power of Attorney
Choosing a person to assist you with your financial affairs is a serious matter. Please choose wisely.
Jan 12, 2023
Helping Seniors Avoid the Winter Blues
Are the older loved ones in your life feeling down during the cold, dark days of winter? Here's how to help them combat the winter blues.
May 5, 2022
GUEST COLUMN: Telehealth – Healthcare Comes to You
With 10,000 people turning 65 every day, easy access to care is getting more and more difficult. Telehealth is the solution.
Mar 23, 2022
GUEST COLUMN: The Best Advice I Ever Got
A friend of mine told me to call Takacs McGinnis, and it’s some of the best advice I’ve ever received.
Jan 10, 2022
GUEST COLUMN: When Care Turns to Concern
If you noticed something a little "off" with elderly loved ones after seeing them over the holidays, here's what you can do.
Sep 21, 2021
GUEST COLUMN: Respite for Caregivers
Every caregiver needs a break, and that's what the Tennessee Respite Coalition is all about.
Sep 21, 2021
GUEST COLUMN: Talking to Older Relatives about Finances
Discussing finances with elderly loved ones is rarely easy. However, these conversations are essential.
Mar 26, 2021
GUEST COLUMN: How to Have “The Talk” with Your Aging Parents
No matter how old you are, talking to your parents about their long-term care needs and finances is just plain uncomfortable for everyone.
Jan 5, 2021
GUEST COLUMN: Reducing Re-Hospitalization Starts at Home
Fall. Hospital. Rehab. Repeat.
Adverse events that lead to re-hospitalizations among seniors are rising at an alarming rate.
Aug 21, 2020
GUEST COLUMN: Respite on the Run
About three months ago, at 2:30 in the afternoon, my phone rang. The dreaded words that I had been preparing myself for happened.
May 18, 2020
GUEST COLUMN: COVID-19 Affects Seniors’ Mental Health
I could see it on my mom’s face when I visited her at the assisted living facility. She was hurt, confused, and frustrated.
Feb 10, 2020
GUEST COLUMN: Depression and Dementia
What if you were hurting deeply inside but didn’t know how to tell anyone? That's the predicament faced by man with dementia.
Jan 5, 2020
GUEST COLUMN: Consider an Uninsured Motorist Umbrella Policy
Considering what’s at stake, spending a little extra to protect the ones you love is well worth the coin.
Nov 26, 2019
GUEST COLUMN: Can You Hear Me Now?
Captioned telephones can make life easier for people with hearing loss.
Sep 30, 2019
Amputations Due to Diabetes Can Be Prevented
Taking a minute or two every day to inspect your feet and observing a few simple rules can help prevent big problems later.
Jun 21, 2019
GUEST COLUMN: The Three C’s of Culture
How can you tell if a senior living community has a positive culture?
Mar 4, 2019
GUEST COLUMN: Giving Up More Than Just the Car Keys
Does the loss of driving privileges hasten a senior citizen’s decline?
Sep 1, 2018
GUEST COLUMN: Natural Burial and The End-of-Life Doula
Can we mend the relationship with life and death? This guest columnist says yes.
Feb 26, 2018
Guest Column: So You’ve Created a Trust… Now What?
Simply creating a trust isn't enough. There's much more to do.
Sep 12, 2017
GUEST COLUMN: Preparing for Your Golden Years
By Wes Wood Traveling, spending time with family, enjoying a hobby, volunteering – these are just some of the many things people say they...
Jun 21, 2017
GUEST COLUMN: Thriving After Retirement
How can you thrive after retirement? This article offers a few thoughts.
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